Executive Capital Projects Director: Infrastructure & Growth

City of Santa Fe Springs; Fresno (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Fresno is seeking an accomplished Capital Projects Director to provide executive leadership for a department responsible for turning that vision into reality. This role is about building an organization, strengthening project delivery, and developing future leaders while aligning engineering design with strategy and community priorities.

The ideal candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex budgets, and communicate with elected officials, staff, consultants, and residents

Qualifications

• Experience leading large-scale capital improvement programs.
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and develop staff.
• Experience managing complex budgets and funding sources.
• Strong executive presence and communication with officials and community.
• Commitment to continuous improvement in public infrastructure delivery.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive leadership for capital projects department.
• Lead development of organizational strategy and project delivery.
• Manage budgets, staff development, and partnerships.
• Communicate with elected officials, staff, consultants, and the community.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Cross-functional leadership

Budget management

Executive communication

Organizational development

Staff development

Project delivery

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering, construction management, public administration, or related field

Master's degree desirable

California PE license desirable

Job description

City of Fresno is seeking an accomplished Capital Projects Director to provide executive leadership for a department responsible for turning that vision into reality. This role is about building an organization, strengthening project delivery, and developing future leaders while aligning engineering design with strategy and community priorities.

The ideal candidate will lead multidisciplinary teams, manage complex budgets, and communicate with elected officials, staff, consultants, and residents